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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Brave Men Lost.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Sledge's commanding officers expect the Japanese to fight at Peleliu?
(a) Line defensive with trench support.
(b) Banzai charges and air assault.
(c) Air raids and beach defense.
(d) All-out beach defense followed by banzai charges.

2. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?
(a) He swoons from fear.
(b) The water is very choppy .
(c) His partner faints and Sledge must control it alone.
(d) He takes a moment to pray.

3. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Shelton.
(c) Sledge.
(d) Slater.

4. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?
(a) Detailing the latrine.
(b) Hauling away rotting coconuts.
(c) Kitchen patrol.
(d) Killing vermin.

5. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Karate.
(b) Fencing.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Knife fighting and judo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?

2. What famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?

3. What are Sledge and his company trained in while at the first destination?

4. What was Stanley's nick-name?

5. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?

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